A Common Thread in Mental Health Conditions While most of us may see a horrible event on the 5 o’clock news or read about it while scrolling online, first responders experience it directly. These men and women don’t experience trauma…
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Author: Devin O'Day
Relapse Prevention Strategies
Some Solid Fundamentals In the recovery community, relapse isn’t a part of everyone’s story. However, it’s a part of more stories than many people would care to admit. A study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states…
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What to Say to Someone That You Know is Self-Harming
Cutting is what people do when they do not know how to express their pain that they take it out on themselves. If you feel like you can no longer ignore the increasing marks your friends are inflicting on themselves,…
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Smiling Depression
We are used to seeing depression as someone who looks sad or crying all of the time. While that is one form of depression, there is also a hidden depression called smiling depression where someone appears to be happy on…
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Physical Symptoms of Anxiety While Sleeping
Sleeping is supposed to be a peaceful time when you can be left to your dreams until the sun comes up. For people with anxiety, on the other hand, a lot can be expressed about their anxiety based on the…
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Anxiety Leads to Late Night Bathroom Trips
Do you notice that you have to go to the bathroom frequently in the middle of the night. You may be thinking that it is because you drank too much liquids before you went to bed. While drinking too much…
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Lies People Tell Themselves to Continue Drug and Alcohol Use
Because people under addiction feel that they cannot stop, they give others reasons why it is important for them to continue their drug use. They may tell you that it is what everyone else is doing or that they have…
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Can You Die of an Opioid Overdose the Way Roseanne’s Character Did?
Do people who misuse opioids really just stop breathing when they’re asleep? And how common is it for family and friends to secretly obtain prescription pain medications for each other? Those are two of the high-profile issues the new spin-off television show, “The Conners,”…
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Orange County Addiction Treatment — We Accept Insurance
Dealing with addiction is a daunting journey, and the hardest part is taking the first step and recognizing you need help. Being open to treatment isn’t easy. If you’re reading this because you or a loved one has acknowledged there…
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